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PIN1 protein found to be a significant driver of bladder cancer

Like all cancers, bladder cancer develops when abnormal cells start to multiply out of control. But what if we could put a lid on their growth?

15 Jan 2025

Study highlights benefits of pork consumption for older adults in South Korea

New research underscores the potential role of pork consumption in supporting dietary and muscle health in Korean older adults.

15 Jan 2025

Spear Bio secures FDA breakthrough device designation for its novel pTau 217 blood test, advancing scalable solutions for early Alzheimer's disease diagnosis

Spear Bio Inc., a biotechnology company pioneering next-generation ultra-sensitive immunoassays, today announced that its pTau 217 blood test has been granted Breakthrough Device Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

From Spear Bio 15 Jan 2025

Study reveals how bile acids impact immunotherapy in liver cancer

Immunotherapy is a modern approach to cancer treatment that uses a patient's own immune system to help fight tumors.

15 Jan 2025

I’m moving forward and facing the uncertainty of aging

It takes a lot of courage to grow old. I've come to appreciate this after conversations with hundreds of older adults over the past eight years for nearly 200 "Navigating Aging" columns.

15 Jan 2025

Study finds no increased glioma risk with hormone therapy use

It's not easy being a woman. Just look at the statistics. Women are more likely to have such debilitating conditions as osteoporosis, migraines, Alzheimer disease, depression, multiple sclerosis, and brain tumors. Sex hormones are often blamed. However, a new study suggests no link between hormone therapy (HT) and common brain tumors known as gliomas. Results of the study are published online today in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society.

15 Jan 2025

Machine learning identifies women at risk of severe cognitive decline during menopause

Artificial intelligence (AI) is positioned to make a major impact on almost every industry, including healthcare. A new study suggests that machine learning models can more quickly and affordably identify women with severe subjective cognitive decline during the menopause transition, effectively opening the door to better management of cognitive health. Results of the study are published online today in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society.

15 Jan 2025

Study unravels the links between obesity and cancer

Obesity, recognized as a complex and growing health issue, is associated with an increased risk of various cancers. A comprehensive review provides insights into the mechanisms linking obesity to cancer risk and discusses potential clinical implications.

15 Jan 2025

Gut microbes revealed as hidden drivers of aging and cellular decline

Gut microbiota-derived phenylacetylglutamine accelerates aging by driving cellular senescence through mitochondrial dysfunction and DNA damage, offering insights into therapeutic interventions for age-related decline.

14 Jan 2025

Proteomic mapping identifies biomarkers driving healthy aging and preventing chronic diseases

Scientists mapped the serum proteome longitudinally to uncover biomarkers linked to healthy aging and cardiometabolic diseases, revealing potential therapeutic targets.

14 Jan 2025

Researchers uncover role of perivascular cells in blood vessel dysfunction

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have uncovered how specialized cells surrounding small blood vessels, known as perivascular cells, contribute to blood vessel dysfunction in chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes and fibrosis.

13 Jan 2025

U.S. dementia cases expected to surge with aging population

A new study shows that the risk of developing dementia anytime after age 55 among Americans is 42%, more than double the risk reported by older studies.

13 Jan 2025

By 2060, 1 million U.S. adults are projected to develop dementia annually

The lifetime risk of dementia is 42%, with significant variations by race and sex, underscoring the importance of public health strategies for prevention.

13 Jan 2025

Gut bacterium associated with reduced dietary sugar intake

This study links Ffar4, gut microbiota, and sugar preference, highlighting potential strategies for managing diabetes and obesity through dietary interventions.

13 Jan 2025

Hebrew SeniorLife launches trial to explore probiotics and prebiotics for bone health

Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research investigators at Hebrew SeniorLife have launched a large clinical food trial to test whether a combination of probiotics and prebiotics (BondiaÒ or SBD111) developed by Solarea Bio will help manage bone health in women aged 60 years and above.

10 Jan 2025

Menarini Group signs licensing deal with Insilico for promising cancer treatment

The Menarini Group ("Menarini"), a leading international pharmaceutical and diagnostics company, and Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. ("Stemline"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Menarini Group focused on bringing transformational oncology treatments to cancer patients, and Insilico Medicine ("Insilico"), a clinical stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven biotechnology company, today announced that the companies have entered into an exclusive licensing agreement granting Stemline the global rights to develop and commercialize a preclinical small molecule targeting high unmet needs in oncology.

10 Jan 2025

Doctors, nurses press ahead as wildfires strain Los Angeles’ health care

The rapidly spreading wildfires that have transformed much of Los Angeles County into a raging hellscape are not only upending the lives of tens of thousands of residents and business owners, but also stressing the region's hospitals, health clinics, first responders, and nursing homes.

10 Jan 2025

Hormonal changes after menopause impact multiple sclerosis severity

A new study by UC San Francisco has found that menopause revs up the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS).

10 Jan 2025

Developing and refining muscle atrophy models for drug discovery

With the intensification of global population aging, muscle atrophy, characterized by the loss of muscle mass and function, has become an important health issue affecting the elderly. Researchers have widely used various animal and cellular models to gain a deeper understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms of muscle atrophy and develop effective treatment strategies.

9 Jan 2025